Horse riding in Pattaya
In short
Horse riding in Pattaya centres on Horseshoe Point and the Thai Polo club, both inland in Pong.
- Riding school
- Horseshoe Point, 100 Moo 9, Pong, Bang Lamung, beginner to advanced
- Polo
- Thai Polo and Equestrian Club, 111 Polo Drive, Moo 9, Pong
- Polo season
- November to April
- Prices
- Not published; Tanner books the ride and quotes it with your day
A morning in the saddle
Horse riding in Pattaya is the morning nobody expects from the trip: open country inland, quiet stables, and a horse matched to how well you ride. It's the opposite of the beach and the clubs, and that's the point. Ride in the morning, lunch by the pool, back at the villa for the afternoon. Ask Tanner to book the ride for the morning after a big night, when the group needs it most. Tanner books the [VIP van](/transport) and a [pool villa](/villas) for the group.
Horseshoe Point
Horseshoe Point Resort and Country Club is Pattaya's big riding centre. It covers about 3,000 rai inland in Pong, Bang Lamung, with stables of more than 140 horse breeds and an international riding school, Thailand's [Designated Areas for Sustainable Tourism Administration (DASTA)](https://smartdastaapp.dasta.or.th/place/58?lang=en) says. Lessons run from beginner to advanced, taught by Thai and foreign professional trainers, DASTA says. Beyond the horses there's ATV riding, paintball, swimming, Thai massage and a sauna, with restaurants on site, so a non-rider in the group still has a morning. Ask Tanner which session suits your level.
Polo near Pattaya
Pattaya has its own polo club. The Thai Polo and Equestrian Club, at 111 Polo Drive in Pong, offers beginner chukkas, a weekend polo clinic and trail rides through hills, lakes and forest, [the club's own site](https://thai-polo-club.com/services) says. A chukka is one short period of a polo match, so a beginner chukka is your first taste of the game, with a coach. In Thailand the polo season runs from November to April, the Bangkok Post reports. The club's big matches, such as the Thai Polo Open and the Queen's Cup, fall in that season; the 2026–27 schedule isn't posted yet. Insider tip: a polo clinic is the stand-out morning for a group that already rides. Ask Tanner to check the club's dates against your trip.
Lessons, a ride out or polo?
Beginners take a lesson with a trainer at Horseshoe Point. Riders who already know what they're doing can try a trail ride or a polo clinic. Either way, tell Tanner your level honestly, so the stables match the horse to you. Tanner's pick for a mixed group: a lesson for the first-timers and a ride for the riders, at the same time, then lunch together. Ask Tanner to set it up.
What to wear and bring
Wear long trousers and closed shoes, and bring sunscreen and water: the riding is outdoors, in the Thai sun. Mornings are cooler than afternoons, so book early. Ask Tanner whether your session includes a helmet and boots, or whether to bring your own.
Getting there
Both clubs are inland from Pattaya, in Pong, Bang Lamung, so the easy way is your own car, waiting while you ride. Our luxury van with a driver is from ฿6,500 for 10 hours for up to 4 guests, and Tanner matches the cars to your plan. The same van takes you on to lunch, the villa or the next stop. See [transport in Pattaya](/transport).
Make it a day
Riding pairs well with the rest of inland Pattaya: the [day trips](/day-trips) to the temples and Nong Nooch, or a round of [golf](/golf). Back in town, the evening is yours: a private [pool villa](/villas) from ฿12,500 a day, a [private chef](/private-chef), then the [Pattaya nightclubs](/nightclubs). [Plan it with Tanner](/plan).
Horse riding in Pattaya: the short version
- Riding school: Horseshoe Point, Pong, Bang Lamung; beginner to advanced, more than 140 breeds (DASTA). - Polo: Thai Polo and Equestrian Club, Pong; beginner chukkas, weekend clinic, trail rides (its own site). - Season: polo runs November to April. - Also at Horseshoe Point: ATV riding, paintball, swimming, Thai massage, sauna. - Prices: not published; Tanner books it and quotes it with your day. Checked November 2026
Questions
FAQ
Where can you go horse riding in Pattaya?
At Horseshoe Point Resort and Country Club and at the Thai Polo and Equestrian Club, both inland in Pong, Bang Lamung. Horseshoe Point has an international riding school, DASTA says.
Can beginners go horse riding in Pattaya?
Yes. Horseshoe Point's lessons run from beginner to advanced, taught by Thai and foreign professional trainers, DASTA says. Tell Tanner your level, and he books the right session.
Can you play polo in Pattaya?
Yes. The Thai Polo and Equestrian Club in Pong offers beginner chukkas and a weekend polo clinic, its own site says. The polo season runs from November to April.
Can you watch polo in Pattaya?
The Thai Polo club holds its big matches in the November to April season, but the 2026–27 schedule isn't posted yet. Ask Tanner to check the dates for your trip.
How much is horse riding in Pattaya?
Neither club publishes its riding prices. Tanner books the lesson, ride or clinic for your date and quotes it with the rest of your day.
What else is there to do at Horseshoe Point?
DASTA lists ATV riding, paintball, swimming, Thai massage and a sauna, plus restaurants, so non-riders in the group have something to do too.
What should I wear for horse riding in Pattaya?
Long trousers and closed shoes, with sunscreen and water. Ask Tanner whether your session includes a helmet and boots, or whether to bring your own.
How do I get to Horseshoe Point from Pattaya?
It's inland in Pong, Bang Lamung, so take your own car and keep it waiting. Our luxury van is from ฿6,500 for 10 hours for up to 4 guests.
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